HISTORICAL ROMANCE AUTHOR BEVERLY JENKINS
FEBRUARY 20215 QUESTIONS WITHHISTORICAL ROMANCE AUTHORBEVERLYJENKINSLEARN ABOUT OUR AFRICAN AMERICAN READ-IN KEYNOTE SPEAKER PAGE 16VIRTUAL EVENTS FOR ALL AGES
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORSFROM THE DIRECTOROne positive thing that has comeout of this pandemic has beensome new opportunities available tous due to our extensive use of virtualprogramming. Orange County LibrarySystem used to be an entirely in-personoperation – all of our events andprograms happened at one of our 15library locations. Now, though, we offerall programs virtually, which has made itpossible for us to work with presenterswho may not otherwise have been ableto travel to us for an event.NEAFor more information visit:ocls.info/bigreadMARCH 28- APRIL 242NEA Big Read is a program of theNational Endowment for theArts in partnership withArts Midwest.For example, for this year’s AfricanAmerican Read-In, an annual eventduring which presenters read aloudfrom prose and poetry composedby African American authors, we arepleased to have two keynote presenterswho may not have been able to join us ifit were happening at one of our libraries.USA Today-bestselling author BeverlyJenkins, whose romance novels featurestories populated by Black charactersliving in the 19th-century, will be oneof our keynote presenters. Our otherkeynote is the Librarian of Congress Dr.Carla Hayden, the first African Americanand the first woman to ever hold thepost. We’re very excited that these twoexceptional women will join our panelof local politicians, newsmakers andinfluencers at this year’s event. It willstream live on February 28 over YouTubeand Facebook – you don’t need a librarycard to watch, as the Read-In is opento all. You can read an interview withJenkins on page 16 of this flipbook.African American Read-In is not ouronly Black History Month event. Wehave events and programs throughoutFebruary for library lovers of allages. Our Homeschool Meetup thismonth focuses on discussing AfricanAmerican inventors, and “Look I’m aScientist!” will help educate our youngeraudiences about discoveries made byBlack scientists. We’ll have a Grammynominated musician Nathi Gcabashefor a live musical performance, artprograms about Black artists, a Princessand the Frog storytime and Black HistoryMonth Bingo. Flip to pages 18–19 tofind an event that’s right for you.Mary Anne HodelLibrary Director/CEOcomments@ocls.info3
ALL CLASSES AND PROGRAMS ARE CURRENTLY VIRTUAL. CLICK LINKS IN THIS LISTING FOR DETAILS.Podcast Listen and DiscussTuesday, February 16, 7–8:30 p.m.Like a book club, but for podcasts.Discuss a themed podcast listeninglist for the month by Podcast BrunchClub. Recommended for ages 18and up.Heart HealthThursday, February 4, 11 a.m.Join Jessica Daly, ConsumerHealth Librarian, as shediscusses heart health for allages. Explore preventativecare, especially for those with afamily history of heart disease.LIBRARY EVENTSShakespeare LIVE!Mondays, February 1–15, 6:30 p.m.Monday, February 22, 6–8 p.m.Enjoy the brilliance of TwelfthNight. Read and perform excerptsfrom William Shakespeare’s festivecomedy. Recommended for teensand adults.Qigong Movement and BreathingTuesday, February 2, 10:30 a.m.Jasmine Win shows basic qigongtechniques and how using themin your daily life can benefityour health. Qigong is a crucialtool in Chinese medicine whichinvolves movement, breathing andmeditation.Money Talks for WomenTuesdays, February 2–23, 6–7:30 p.m.Join the conversation! Learn aboutlibrary services such as MorningstarInvestment Research Center, goaloriented tools for saving, investingand more.Southwest Film ClubTuesday, February 2, 7–8:30 p.m.Watch the 1940 classic film HisGirl Friday, available on Hoopla,then join us for a short lecture anddiscussion.4Acting 101 withTheatre South PlayhouseWednesdays, February 3 & 17,7:30 p.m.Theatre South Playhouse instructorEddie Wilder runs you through thebasics of monologues and scenework in this monthly series on thebasics of acting. Recommended forages 18 and up.Lincoln as StorytellerSunday, February 7, 2 p.m.Mr. Lincoln, as portrayed by KevinWood, shares some of his favoritestories and jokes and explains whyhe used these so often. Get a gooddose of the nation’s history and Mr.Lincoln’s personal story.Victorian Language of FlowersMonday, February 8, 11 a.m.Did you know that Victorian peoplecommunicated with flowers? Learnhow to convey emotions andportray messages using flora. Createarrangements to show others howyou feel.Introduction to FoundationCenter ResourcesMonday, February 8, 3:30–5 p.m.Looking for funding? Getinformation on using thiscomprehensive directory to wingrants and make a difference.Self-Care Home SpaThursday, February 11, 4 p.m.Take time for yourself and enjoysome at home self-care. Learn tomake your own sugar scrub andface mask. Recommended for ages18 and up.Dungeons & DragonsAdventurers LeagueThursday, February 11, 6–8 p.m.Have you been wanting to playD&D but don’t know how or whereto join? On the second Thursday ofeach month you can learn, play andteach the greatest game on earth.Recommended for ages 16 and up.Tea & ConversationSaturday, February 13, 2:30 p.m.This monthly social is designed tobring adults together. Share yourstories and have a cup of tea inthis celebration of everyday life.Recommended for ages 18 and up.Paper Flower of the MonthTuesdays, February 16 & 23,2:30–3:45 p.m.Learn the craft of paper flowermaking. We will introduce toolsand techniques to craft a cardstockflower.ART & DISPLAYThemers and DreamersOrlando Public LibraryOn Display Through February 24Orange County Library System is proud to presentan exhibition of artwork created by former andpresent employees of Orlando’s theme parkattractions in partnership with Downtown ArtsDistrict. To purchase artwork on display, nstairs.Acrylic PaintingFriday, February 19, 11 a.m.Create a beautiful work of artthrough guided instruction usingacrylic paint. Recommended forages 18 and up.Gaining Financial ControlOf Your DivorceTuesday, February 23, 6:30–8 p.m.Before making any financialdecisions regarding your divorce,become aware of potential pitfallsand learn the smart questions youshould be asking.OCLS x StoryCorpsNorth Orange BranchOn Display Through FebruaryIn 2018, Orange County Library System customersand staff had their library memories recorded byStoryCorps. We commissioned local sketch artistThomas Thorspecken to chronicle the event in hisunique style. In this touring exhibit, you can viewhis art and listen to the corresponding story.Food 101: Wine Part 2Wednesday, February 24, 6:30 p.m.The Food 101 series introducesyou to a new topic every month,examining the historical and socialsignificance of what we eat. Thismonth, learn more about wineand how it’s consumed around theworld.Crafts & CultureThursday, February 25, 6 p.m.February is the month of loveand what better way than tocelebrate and make somethingfrom a fandom you cherish.Recommended for ages 18 and up.Paper PossibilitiesFriday, February 26,10:30–11:45 a.m.Imagine the possibilities: bookstructures are not only fun to make,but can be customized to displayart, write stories and more.Opera Orlando presentsThe Secret RiverSaturday, February 27, 11 a.m.Explore the world of opera withthis unique storytime. Learn aboutopera and hear songs from OperaOrlando’s new commission of TheSecret River by Marjorie KinnanRawlings.COMING SOON:CELEBRATING THE GENIUS OF WOMEN –10 YEAR RETROSPECTIVEOrlando Public LibraryOn Display March 8–April 23View the works of past winners of the Annual Celebrating the Genius ofWomen art competition in this special exhibition.5
ALL CLASSES AND PROGRAMS ARE CURRENTLY VIRTUAL. CLICK LINKS IN THIS LISTING FOR DETAILS.NUEVO EN LA BIBLIOTECALANGUAGE LEARNINGSPANISH CLASSES“Hola Amigos” – Spanishfrom Zero for KidsMondays, February 1–22, 5 p.m.This basic introduction toSpanish for kids includespronunciation, greetings, shortsentences, descriptions andvocabulary.Basic SpanishTuesdays, February 2–23,10:30 a.m.Get an introduction to basicSpanish pronunciation,alphabet, sounds, syllables andvocabulary building.Spanish from Zero – Basicswith Ms. BrendaTuesdays, February 2–23, 4 p.m.Come learn the basic sounds ofSpanish with Ms. Brenda.Basic Spanish withMs. WilneliaTuesdays, February 2–23, 6 p.m.Ms. Wilnelia will introducelearners who speak little to noSpanish to the basics sounds ofthe language.Intermediate SpanishWednesdays, February 3–24,10:30 a.m.Designed for intermediateSpanish speakers, buildgrammar by focusing onthe parts of speech, verbconjugations, sentencestructure and vocabularybuilding.Practica Spanish ConversationWednesdays, February 3–24,4 p.m.Practica tu español! Developyour Spanish languageskills through conversation.Conversational topics andthemed vocabulary will beprovided. Recommended forages 18 and up.Cuentacuentos Kids – FrozenWednesday, February 17,4:30 p.m.With the help of the charactersfrom Frozen II, kids will learnhow to introduce themselves,common greetings, theSpanish vowels and muchmore in this bilingual program.Recommended for ages 6–10.Spanish from Zero –Intermediate with BrendaThursdays, February 4–25, 4 p.m.Learn Spanish grammar withMs. Brenda.Spanish for SocialInteractionsFriday, February 26, 4 p.m.Learn different Spanish idiomsand phrases that are used tocommunicate on a daily basis.Ask a Spanish TeacherThursdays, February 4–25,6 p.m.Do you want more Spanishlanguage exposure?Speak with Spanish teacherMs. Brenda and practice yourSpanish speaking skills.Más Allápor Julia Alvareztraducción de Mercedes Guhl“Un retrato íntimo de una escritorainmigrante y reciente viuda que consiguesacar esperanza en medio de un lutopersonal y político.” – O, The OprahMagazine.El visitantepor Stephen Kingtraducción de Carlos Milla SolerCuando se encuentra el cuerpo de un niñoen el parque de la ciudad, el detective RalphAnderson encuentra la evidencia y los testigosapuntando a uno de los ciudadanos máspopulares de la ciudad.El odio que daspor Angie ThomasDespués de presenciar la muerte de suamigo a manos de un oficial de policía,la vida de Starr Carter se complicacuando la policía y un narcotraficantelocal intentan intimidarla en unesfuerzo por saber qué sucedió lanoche en que murió Kahlil.ESOLEnglish for FamiliesMondays, February 1–22, 5:30 p.m.Wednesdays, February 3–24, 5:30 p.m.In this family literacy program, practicereading with your child and learn Englishvocabulary for everyday use. This programmeets twice per week for five weeks.6Conversation HourTuesday, February 2, 6 p.m.Practice your English speaking skills in avirtual conversation hour. Each session willhave specific topics for discussion.English from ZeroThursday, February 4, 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.Learn and talk about new basic Englishvocabulary associated with different topics.Dolor que fortalece: cómo transformarlos momentos difíciles en crecimientopor Bernardo StamateasEl libro nuevo del autor de Gente tóxica,nos propone unas pautas esenciales paratransformar el dolor en crecimiento.No soy Lizzy Bennettpor J. de la RosaNo soy Lizzy Bennet es una invitación aser uno mismo, a sobreponerse ante lasadversidades, y a aceptar que la vida, si seobserva atentamente, siempre tiene algode magia con que sorprendernos.7
ALL CLASSES AND PROGRAMS ARE CURRENTLY VIRTUAL. CLICK LINKS IN THIS LISTING FOR DETAILS.TECHNOLOGYQUICKBOOKS QUICK STARTGet started using QuickBooks today! Our interactiveclasses will take you from opening the programfor the first time to managing projects, clients andvendors with ease.QuickBooks Pro Level 1Monday, February 1, 9:30–11 a.m.Thursday, February 4, 10:30 a.m.–NoonMonday, February 15, 10:30 a.m.–NoonWednesday, February 17, 10–11:30 a.m.Tuesday, February 23, 10:30 a.m.–NoonLearn the basic features of QuickBooks to get youstarted in organizing your personal or businessfinances.QuickBooks Pro Level 2Monday, February 1, 11:15 a.m.–12:45 p.m.Thursday, February 4, 12:15–1:45 p.m.Monday, February 15, 12:15–1:45 p.m.Wednesday, February 17, 11:45 a.m.–1:15 p.m.Tuesday, February 23, 12:15–1:45 p.m.Learn how to setup a new company profileincluding the Vendor Center, Customer Center andadding Items.FIBER ARTSMINGLE IN MEETUPSHave a great time mingling with other CentralFlorida fiber artists while working on your craft.Be sure to bring your work in progress, yarn andtools. All levels are welcome, recommended foradults.Knit and Crochet Meetup with AlafayaTuesdays, February 2–23, 6 p.m.Southwest Fiber Arts MeetupWednesdays, February 3–24, 10:30 a.m.–NoonKnit and Crochet MeetupWednesdays, February 3–24, 2–3:30 p.m.FALL IN LOVE WITHEMBROIDERYSend your loved ones gifts with style. Fromdecorations to valentines, add an embroideredtouch to your Valentine’s Day.Let’s Embroider a Heart GarlandFriday, February 5, 4–5:30 p.m.Create a fun embroidery project. Practiceworking with a pattern and felt while stitchinga festive heart garland.Embroidered ValentinesTuesday, February 9, 10–NoonCreate a unique Valentine’s Day card for aspecial someone using basic embroiderystitches.Let’s Embroider Candy HeartsFriday, February 12, 4–5:30 p.m.Practice working with a pattern and felt whilestitching adorable conversation hearts and aheart box.Let’s Embroider aDoorknob Valentine PocketFriday, January 29, 4–5:30 p.m.Create a fun embroidery project. Practiceworking with a pattern and felt while craftingan adorable doorknob pocket for sharingvalentines at home!8STITCH IT TOGETHERWhether with a machine or by hand, mastersewing with cute projects to keep you cozy ona cool night and organized all year round.Sewing: Puff Pillow QuiltTuesdays, February 2–16, 10 a.m.–NoonCreate and fun and easy quilt. Perfect to cozyup with a good book.Sewing: Cosmetic CaseTuesday, February 2, 12:30–2:30 p.m.Carry all your essentials on a trip with this funand easy to make cosmetic case.Hand Sewing:Victorian Sewing Kit / HousewifeThursdays, February 4–25, 2–3:15 p.m.Learn basic hand sewing stitches andtechniques to secure, hem and mend fabric.QuickBooks Pro Level 3Tuesday, February 2, 9:30–11 a.m.Thursday, February 4, 2:15–3:45 p.m.Monday, February 15, 2:15–3:45 p.m.Wednesday, February 17, 1:45–3:45 p.m.Tuesday, February 23, 2:15–3:45 p.m.Learn how to record different types of businesstransactions such as posting accounts payable andaccounts receivable.QuickBooks Pro Level 4Tuesday, February 2, 11:15 a.m.–12:45 p.m.Thursday, February 4, 4–5:30 p.m.Monday, February 15, 4–5:30 p.m.Wednesday, February 17, 3:30–5 p.m.Tuesday, February 23, 4–5:30 p.m.Learn how to add new employees, enter timesheets,setup employee benefits, setup payroll items, payemployees, process payroll forms and processpayroll reports in QuickBooks.DESIGN DIGITAL ARTWow audiences with interactive installations, game designs and art usingProcessing. In our classes, learn the basics of designing shapes with dazzlingeffects.Programming for Digital Media Level 1Saturday, February 13, 10–11 a.m.Monday, February 15, 10–11 a.m.Wednesday, February 24, 10–11 a.m.Friday, February 26, 1–2 p.m.Create graphics with a simple to useprogramming language. Processingis used to create data visualizationprograms, interactive media, 3D art andmultimedia software.Programming for Digital Media Level 2Wednesday, February 24,11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.Friday, February 26, 2:15–3:15 p.m.Create interactive graphics with a simpleto use programming language. Learn toprogram mouse interactions to add andchange a shape’s size, color and location.WOW WITH WORDPRESSCreate polished and professional websites with WordPress. Learn the ins-and-outs of everything from getting started to optimizing search enginesto increase traffic to your site.WordPress Level 1Saturday, February 6, 10–11 a.m.Friday, February 12, 10–11 a.m.Learn how to build your ownwebsite. Start with WordPress,which offers lots of options forskinning your site the way youwant it.WordPress Level 2Saturday, February 6,11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.Friday, February 12,11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.Create a website with WordPress.Customize the appearance andlayout of your site to get thelook you want by using a wideselection of free themes.WordPress Level 3Saturday, February 6,12:45–1:45 p.m.Friday, February 12,12:45–1:45 p.m.Learn how to use plugins andwidgets to customize your sitearound your audience. Createinteractive content to effectivelyengage your clients.WordPress Level 4Saturday, February 6, 2–3 p.m.Friday, February 12, 2–3 p.m.Learn how to turn your WordPresssite into a Search EngineOptimization (SEO) powerhouseand protect your website fromhackers.9
ALL CLASSES AND PROGRAMS ARE CURRENTLY VIRTUAL. CLICK LINKS IN THIS LISTING FOR DETAILS.CUISINE CORNERChicken Tikka MasalaWednesday, February 10, 6:30 p.m.Culinary expert, Dianne Morin, demonstrateshow to make a scrumptious step-by-stepcreamy chicken tikka masala.Heart HealthyWednesday, February 17, 6 p.m.Yamira Lee Johnson, head chef and founder ofBreaking Bread with Mira and certified holisticlife coach, shows you how to make a hearthealthy meal for the special people in your life.MELROSE CENTERAdobe Premiere Multi-Camera EditingWednesday, February 10, 10–11:30 a.m.Using footage from the Melrose Center’s Reel to RealPodcast video, we perform a demo of how to mark upand sync up clips to use in a multi-camera sequence.Video Editing with HitFilm ExpressWednesday, February 10, NoonIntroduction to HitFilm Express, a free software withprofessional effects to edit videos.Personalize a 3D Printed Valentine RoseSaturday, February 13, 11 a.m.Personalize a unique gift for your valentine! This classwill ease you into the world of 3D printing with freesoftware that’s easy to use.Audio Recording Techniques for GuitarFriday, February 19, 2–3:30 p.m.Record it right the first time. Understand the workingsof guitars, isolate the best sound and use techniquesto capture the perfect sound.1011
ALL CLASSES AND PROGRAMS ARE CURRENTLY VIRTUAL. CLICK LINKS IN THIS LISTING FOR DETAILS.VALENTINE’S DAYCHILDREN’S EVENTSWoven Paper Heart BasketTuesday, February 2, 2:30 p.m.Make a woven paper heart basketthat can be filled with treats to giveto your valentine. Recommendedfor families.DIY FILM FESTIVAL: VALENTINE’S DAYby Mike Donohue, Community Outreach CoordinatorCount on MeTuesday, February 9, 10:30 a.m.How much do I love you? Let’s countthe ways! Use simple math countingexercises to show what’s in your heart.Recommended for ages 3–5.“The sight of lovers feedeth those in love”– William Shakespeare, As You Like ItIt’s February, again, which means love is all around us. Typically, Valentine’s Day is defined by roses and chocolates. Butin the Florida heat, flowers wilt and chocolate melts. So instead, why not get your significant other something morepermanent? Say, the lasting memory of time spent watching a romantic movie specially selected from Orange CountyLibrary System’s free home delivery and streaming collections. After all, why break the bank going to an expensive dinner,when you can make the more conscientious and frugal decision to just Hoopla and Hang, Kanopy and Canoodle, or evenLibrary DVD and Liaise?High Fidelity (DVD)In a list about romance movies, it seems fittingto include a romance movie about lists. HighFidelity stars John Cusack as record store owner,Rob (not Lloyd Dobbler), reaching out to formergirlfriends after a particularly devastatingdumping. The movie’s structure hinges on Rob’scompulsion to collate everything in to “Top5” lists, from favorite films, to “desert island, alltime, top five most memorable breakups.” HighFidelity is particularly ideal for those who sufferfrom an overabundance of useless pop cultureknowledge, but there’s enough sardonic wit toplease anyone who’s had their heart broken.Little Italy (DVD, Hoopla)Let’s be clear about this up front: Little Italy isnot a good movie. In fact, it’s objectively terrible.But there is an undeniable charm in howconsistently terrible the film is. So much so, thatit makes for an excellent date night experience.This movie has it all: dubious attempts atquestionable Italian accents, nonexistentchemistry between the two romantic leads(Emma Roberts stares at Hayden Christensenwith a disdain that suggests he owes hermoney), confusing dialogue, and pizza. Lots andlots of pizza.12Valentine Escape GameFridays, February 5 & 19, 4:30 p.m.Join us for a Valentine’s Day themedescape room filled with candy, achocolate factory and a fun filledadventure. Recommended forages 6–12.Beginners (DVD)We’ve included Beginners as a selection in ourDIY Film Festival section before, but the film’suplifting message about never being tooold to start over, or the way it challenges thebygone notions of how society defined love,makes it deserving of another mention. Withartful direction, and a career performance fromChristopher Plummer, Beginners hits all theright notes. And while the film is unmistakablya romantic comedy, it’s packaged in such away that even the most cynical viewer may notmind.Seemingly Every LifetimeChristmas Movie Ever (Hoopla)Not quite ready for the holidays to be over?That’s alright, neither is Lifetime. And withyour library card, you have instant access toan expansive catalog of their holiday-themedromance movies. I haven’t seen many of theseas, true to Lifetime’s name, it would take thecourse of my natural life to watch all of them,but my understanding is you more or less knowwhat you’re in for: Girl meets boy. Boy meets girl.Boy’s family opens rival pizza place next door.Wait, that’s Little Italy Paris, Je T’Aime (DVD, Kanopy, Hoopla)Famed directors including Wes Craven, Joel andEthan Coen, Alfonso Cuaron, Gus Van Sant, andmany, many more, helm short vignettes thatmake up this anthology film about the titularcity of love. The film’s exuberance is matchedonly by its creative artistry, and the sugared andcomedic perspectives on love make Paris, JeT’Aime a perfect Valentine’s Day watch. The film’sspiritual, and more domestic successor, NewYork, I Love You, is also available for check outthrough Hoopla.Either way, sometimes it’s comforting to knowa story ends happily ever after before you evenbegin, and in that case, these films are like anice, warm blanket for two.These titles and more are available for homedelivery through the library’s DVD Vault.Cuisine Corner Junior: ValentineRice Krispies TreatsWednesday, February 10, 4 p.m.Learn how to turn a classic delightinto your next Valentine’s Day treat!Recommended for ages 9–12.Science of LoveThursday, February 11, 4 p.m.We may not be making love potions,but this event is sure to get yourheart beating with fun scienceexperiments and STEAM challenges.Recommended for ages 6–12.Love Monster Storytime & CraftFriday, February 12, 11 a.m.Enjoy a Valentine’s Day storytime andfollow along craft inspired by thebook Love Monster by Rachel Bright.Recommended for ages 3–5.Cute as Cupid Makeup TutorialFriday, February 12, 3 p.m.Time to get cute with cupid as wecreate a Valentine’s Day-inspired lookthat is sure to be fun and flattering.Learn fun facts about one of the mostpopular love myths as we get cute.Recommended for ages 13–18.Valentine OrigamiFriday, February 12, 4 p.m.Cut, fold and paste your wayto the cutest valentines ever!Recommended for ages 13–18.ADULT EVENTSStress Buster Art: Paper Mosaic HeartTuesday, February 9, 10:30–11:45 a.m.A relaxing and stress buster art adventurewhere you can create a paper mosaicheart craft. Recommended for ages 18and up.Valentine’s Day OrigamiMonday, February 15, 4 p.m.Celebrate love of all and love of selfas we cut, fold and paste beautifulorigami hearts for the ones you love.Recommended for ages 13 and up.Calligraphy Projects for Valentine’s DayMonday, February 8, 11 a.m.Get ready for Valentine’s day by joiningLynda Chandler, calligraphy instructor, asshe demonstrates how to make simple andcreative projects using calligraphy.13
WRITERS CORNERREAD TOUNDERSTAND:PEACE & TRUSTThe Dog Who Lost His BarkHow to Parse Writing FeedbackSaturday, February 6, 2 p.m.Receiving feedback is vital to a successfulcareer as a writer. Author Kritika H. Raowill discuss what to do when you receivediffering feedback and how to keep the coreof your story as you revise.OCLS Writer’s GroupSunday, February 14, 4 p.m.Join your fellow writers for critique,discussion and camaraderie. Writers of allgenres and experience are welcome. Pleaseattend one meeting before submitting apiece for critique.Writing Workshop:Avoid the Sophomore SlumpTuesday, February 16, 7 p.m.You’ve written one book that is ready togo; what’s next? Author Brandon Goodewill discuss choosing and writing your nextproject and what you should be doing whileyou’re waiting for the next step.Creating Successful Book ProposalsSaturday, February 20, 2–3:30 p.m.Editor Allison Lane will share how to developa compelling book proposal, the requiredelement to submitting your book to literaryagents and publishers. All genres arewelcome.Putting the Sci in Sci-FiSunday, February 21, 2–3:30 p.m.Author Premee Mohamed will discussscience-fiction idea generation, vettingscientific research, extrapolating ideas,creating a narrative from a premise, themes,tone and trends.14by Eion Colfer, illustrated by P.J. LynchThis month in our Read to Understand: Peace& Trust book series we explore a title for youngaudiences that has lessons for any age.BOOK CLUBSSoutheast Book ClubMonday, February 8, 7 p.m.Discuss this month’s book selection, Deacon King Kong: A Novel by JamesMcBride. In the aftermath of a 1969 Brooklyn church deacon’s publicshooting of a local drug dealer, the community’s African American andLatinx witnesses find unexpected support from each other when they aretargeted by violent mobsters.Tertulia Cuatro GatosWednesdays, February 10 & 24, 4:30 p.m.A Spanish-language book club that discusses literature, art, music andmore related to Latin American culture.Alafaya Book ClubThursday, February 11, 7 p.m.This club’s February selection is The Jane Austen Society by Natalie Jenner.A group of disparate bibliophiles bands together in the small Englishvillage of Chawton in the hopes of restoring the final home of Jane Austen,revealing their respective losses along the way.The Dog Who Lost His Bark is an uplifting story ofa boy named Patrick who adopts a rescue dog.Oz, as Patrick names the puppy, has had a roughgo of it in his short life and Patrick must work togain his trust, which takes patience, ingenuityand, as it turns out, the healing power of music.Their budding relationship helps Patrick dealwith challenges in his own life, as he struggles tounderstand why his father is distancing himselffrom the family.The book is a first-time collaboration betweentwo Irish Children’s Laureates. Readers will nodoubt recognize Colfer as the best-selling authorof the Artemis Fowl series. Lynch is perhaps bestknown for his award-winning illustrations in TheChristmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey by SusanWojciechowski.Read to Understand: Peace & Trust is a year-longseries in recognition of the International Year ofPeace & Trust as designated by the United Nations.Winter Garden Book ClubThursday, February 25, 6 p.m.Join us as we discuss A Man Called Ove by Fedrik Backman. A curmudgeonhides a terrible personal loss beneath a cranky and short-temperedexterior while clashing with new neighbors, a boisterous family whosechattiness and habits lead to unexpected friendship.15
ALL CLASSES AND PROGRAMS ARE CURRENTLY VIRTUAL. CLICK LINKS IN THIS LISTING FOR DETAILS.5 Questions withBeverly Jenkinsby Scottie Campbell, Marketing SpecialistBeverly Jenkins is a bestselling author of historical andcontemporary romance novels, most often focusing on 19thCentury African American life. She has received multiple awardsincluding the 2017 Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award fromRomance Writers of America – her moving and inspiring acceptancespeech can be found on her website. Beverly was also featured inthe documentary Love Between the Covers, a look into the billiondollar romance fiction industry, which you can watch on Hoopla.Orange County Library System is honored to welcome BeverlyJenkins as the opening keynote speaker for this year’s AfricanAmerican Read-In.AFRICAN AMERICAN READ-INSUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2–3:30 P.M.Celebrate African Americanliterature in poetry, story, andsong, performed by localluminaries in conjunction withthe 31st Annual National AfricanAmerican Read-In. This year’sRead-In will be hosted livevirtually on the library’s Facebookand YouTube pages.FEATURED GUEST SPEAKERSWhy did you decide to participate inthe African American Read-In?I decided to participate in the OCLS’s2021 African American Read-In becauseI wouldn’t be the author I am todaywere it not for the Mark Twain Libraryon Detroit’s eastside. It fed my love forreading.For readers who might be new toyour writing, which book would yourecommend starting with and why?If I were to recommend a book to beginwith, I’d pick Topaz for those who likehistorical romance, because there arevery few African American centeredwesterns and it’s fun! For a moremodern day read, I’d choose Bring onthe Blessings. It deals with found families,adoption and second chances in asmall historic African American townon the plains of Kansas, and has beenembraced by readers of all races, agesand genders.In your historical fiction, you includea bibliography; what inspired you toinclude these lists?I include the bibliography so readerswanting to dig deeper into the subjectmatter have a place to begin theirsearch.I’d tell them to thinkof their card as a freeticket to travel to faroff places If you were giving advice to a noviceromance writer, what is one thingyou would advise them not to do?I’d advise a new romance writer not togo into the writing with the thoughtthat one, it’s easy to write a romance,and two, that all the author has toinclude are love scenes.Libraries have played a significantrole in your life, starting with yourmom, an avid reader. And you werea librarian at one time. What wouldyou say to a young person whohasn’t discovered their library
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Emmy Award Winning director Laurie Kahn (TUPPERWARE!) turns her insightful eye towards another American pop culture phenomenon: the romance industry. Creating online empires and inventing new markets are authors like Beverly Jenkins, a pioneer of African American romance, Len Barot (aka Radclyffe, L.L. Raand), a surgeon and lesbian-romance
240 N Beverly Drive, Suite 300, Beverly Hills CA, 90210 C ITY GUIDE All the addresses mentioned by Club Members in p. 24 to 43. 1 320 N Beverly Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90210 2 Bloomingdale’s - Century City Shopping Center 10250 Santa Monica Boulevard, 3rd Floor Los Angeles, CA 90067
240 N Beverly Drive, Suite 300, Beverly Hills, CA, 90210 C ITY GUIDE Alle adressen die door de Clubleden worden genoemd op pagina 24 t/m 43. 1 320 N Beverly Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90210 2 Bloomingdale’s - Century City Shopping Center 10250 Santa Monica Boulevard, 3rd Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90067 3 Sur La Table - Farmer’s Market
Ford Motor Co., 198 Cal. App. 4th 1478, 1486 (2011)). THE SONG-BEVERLY ACT AND THE UCC The Song-Beverly Act was intended to supplement rather than supersede the UCC, but where there is a conflict between the two, the Song-Beverly Act controls (Cal. Civ. Code § 1790.3 and see Joyce, 198 Cal
Each 100 mL contains 900 mg of Sodium Chloride, USP (NaCl). The osmolarity is 308 mOsmol/L (calculated). It contains 154 mEq/L sodium and 154 mEq/L chloride. The MINI-BAG Plus Container is a standard diluent container with an integral drug vial adaptor. It allows for drug admixture after connection to a . single dose . powdered drug vial having a . 20 mm closure. A breakaway seal in the tube .
